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GF08 MZZ

2008 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,110 mi
Last recorded117,110 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Magentis58,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 MZZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 117,110 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 117,110 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 111,948 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 107,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump?? (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 101,744 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,189 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 93,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 86,224 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2019 86,095 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 78,980 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 70,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2016 64,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit a (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

n/s/r o/s/r brake disc worn/corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 59,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 54,501 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 May 2013 48,671 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 May 2012 42,742 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r o/s/r tyre perishing on tread

Pass 19 May 2011 34,660 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

WASHER BOTTLE CAP MISSING

Fail 19 May 2011 34,660 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

WASHER BOTTLE CAP MISSING

How Reliable is the Kia Magentis?

Based on 64,198 MOT tests across 5,165 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
5,720
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,721
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,593
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,415
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,311
position lamp(s) not working 847
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GF08 MZZ is a 2008 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 58,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Magentis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,721 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF08 MZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Magentis typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Magentis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF08 MZZ registered?

GF08 MZZ is a 2008 Kia Magentis, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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